As a consultant in growing strawberries on substrate, you are the bridge between practice and research. A strategic position therefore, with challenge and huge future given all the possibilities in this field.
About Delphy
With over 250 cultivation experts, Delphy is the knowledge company for entrepreneurs in all plant sectors. Constantly developing knowledge and making it applicable is our main activity. Our experts contribute to the results of our partners and clients with expert and independent advice, based on their own knowledge development.
The job
You will apply your cultivation knowledge, together with that of other Delphy experts, in such a way that our clients, the strawberry growers, get added value out of it. You apply knowledge in the field of plant development, production, cultivation and application of technology. You are the point of contact for entrepreneurs in the strawberry sector. Your focus is on entrepreneurs in the Netherlands and North West Europe. You will work closely with our researchers at the Delphy ISFC (Innovative Softfruit Centre) in Horst!
We offer
- A unique strategic advisor role with a guaranteed bright future
- The challenge of applying cultivation processes in practice
- A challenging and versatile position where no day will be the same, with a very high degree of independence and responsibility within the soft fruit team
- Knowledge development is important for Delphy, so also for you personally, therefore you will get every opportunity for personal development with our Delphy Academy
- Knowledge exchange with soft fruit colleagues from England, Belgium, Denmark and Poland
- Excellent terms of employment with a view to permanent employment
What we require
- A motivated, entrepreneurial and inquisitive work ethic
- Good communication and social skills
- A completed WUR or HBO education (horticulture-related)
- Some work experience and practical cultivation knowledge of the soft fruit sector (this is an advantage)
- Affinity with the theme of water
- Driving license B
- Willingness to travel within Northwest Europe and occasionally North America
Information and apply
For more information contact Klaas Walraven, manager team Soft Fruit Delphy, +31 (0)6 10 98 63 44.
Send your application to info@delphy.nl, for the attention of Klaas Walraven.
